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Legendary Bassist Leland Sklar Talks About The Immediate Family, James Taylor, Jackson Browne and More!

Legendary Bassist Leland Sklar Talks About The Immediate Family, James Taylor, Jackson Browne and More!

Posted September 15, 2020 at 5:00 am | No comments

Ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top fifty bass guitar players of all time, Sklar can count coup on laying down bass lines on such well known tracks as: “You’ve Got a Friend” (James Taylor), “Running on Empty” (Jackson Browne), “No Other” (Gene Clark) and literally thousands more by the pantheon of Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famers.

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Tom Guerra Talks About Sudden Signs of Grace, COVID-19 and Howlin’ Wolf

Tom Guerra Talks About Sudden Signs of Grace, COVID-19 and Howlin’ Wolf

Posted September 14, 2020 at 3:00 pm | One comment

Sudden Signs of Grace kicks off things right with a driving track, “It’s All in the Skies” and the album continues song after song of easy listening melodic rock, with cool hooks that draw us in track after track. Solid guitar work all around, including the sweetest thematic lick that could go on forever.

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Review: Mike Glick with Generations with their Politically Charged “Alternative Facts & Other White Lies”

Review: Mike Glick with Generations with their Politically Charged “Alternative Facts & Other White Lies”

Posted September 11, 2020 at 11:19 pm | No comments

Alternative Facts & Other White Lies by Mike Glick with Generations is a politically charged folk album based on the struggles and lives of musical ancestors. Mike is based in New York and combines stylistic elements of many other cultures into his music, making for a diverse experience.

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aliensdontringdoorbells ‘Arrival’ Debut Album Set For Release October 2

aliensdontringdoorbells ‘Arrival’ Debut Album Set For Release October 2

Posted September 3, 2020 at 4:26 pm | One comment

aliensdontringdoorbells convey an undeniable ear for melody and keen eye for the mainstream with their effortlessly timeless sound. When it comes to music, the band cites OneRepublic, Maroon 5 and Weezer amongst their influence

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AXS TV Supports 3-Hour Star Studded Farm Aid 2020 On the Road Event Sept. 26

AXS TV Supports 3-Hour Star Studded Farm Aid 2020 On the Road Event Sept. 26

Posted September 1, 2020 at 9:58 am | No comments

The 35th Annual Farm Aid 2020 On the Road virtual festival puts the spotlight on some of the biggest names in music, as they come together to raise funds and awareness for America’s hardworking farmers. Though the evening will look a bit different this year as a virtual at-home experience, Farm Aid 2020 On the Road continues the festival’s legacy of iconic artists and unforgettable performances featuring an all-star roster of over 20 artists including Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson

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William Shatner and Ritchie Blackmore Collaborate On New Single “The Thrill Is Gone”

William Shatner and Ritchie Blackmore Collaborate On New Single “The Thrill Is Gone”

Posted August 27, 2020 at 1:47 pm | No comments

Hot on the heels of the superb joint effort from William Shatner and Canned Heat comes a brand-new alliance that is sure to have music fans cheering. Former Rainbow and Deep Purple axeman, Ritchie Blackmore.

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Lzzy Hale of Haelstorm Featured as AXS TV’s New Host for A Year In Music (Bonus Video)

Lzzy Hale of Haelstorm Featured as AXS TV’s New Host for A Year In Music (Bonus Video)

Posted August 26, 2020 at 2:16 pm | No comments

Press Release Source: AXS TV AXS TV’s acclaimed rock and culture series A Year In Music returns for its third season, premiering Sunday, October 4 at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT. In addition to 12 all-new episodes covering the landmark moments that shaped the ‘80s, ‘90s and Aughts, the series will feature a new host, Lzzy Hale—the popular […]

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Ricky Byrd Releases Releases His New Album Sobering Times

Ricky Byrd Releases Releases His New Album Sobering Times

Posted August 26, 2020 at 12:07 pm | No comments

Ricky Byrd chose the Sobering Times release date of September 25 as it’s also the 33rd anniversary of the day he started his sober journey. Having lived through the disease of addiction himself, Byrd has made it his mission to help others as a recovery coach and drug/alcohol counselor, who visits schools, rehab facilities, detention and detox centers to perform, talk, and lead recovery music groups. In fact, he gave away almost 2500 copies of Clean Getaway at these facilities, so clients could take the message of recovery home with them.

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Legendary Percussionist Russ Kunkel Talks about His Life in Music, The Immediate Family and a Cruel Twist

Legendary Percussionist Russ Kunkel Talks about His Life in Music, The Immediate Family and a Cruel Twist

Posted August 24, 2020 at 3:59 pm | No comments

Driving the beat on a few thousand milestone recordings is the legendary percussionist, Russ Kunkel. For decades he’s been a first call drummer for folks like James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Seger, Warren Zevon, Harry Chapin, Bob Dylan, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Neil Young, Steve Nicks, Dan Fogelberg and a long, long list of others.

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PRS Guitars Floating Guitar Stand

PRS Guitars Floating Guitar Stand

Posted August 20, 2020 at 2:18 pm | No comments

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is a leading manufacturer of high-quality instruments in Stevensville, Maryland and has provided some of the world’s most renowned musicians with instruments since 1985. The PRS team of highly skilled craftspeople design and build a wide variety of musical instruments and gear

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